George Packer's Blog, page 34

What Macron���s Loan of the Bayeux Tapestry Really Means for Britain

Sam Knight writes about the decision of the French government, under Emmanuel Macron, to loan the Bayeux Tapestry to Britain, during the era of Theresa May and Brexit.

The Untold Story of the Pentagon Papers Co-Conspirators

Speaking publicly for the first time, Gar Alperovitz reveals��to Eric Lichtblau the crucial role he and a small band of others played in helping Daniel Ellsberg leak the Pentagon Papers.

Amazon���s New Supermarket Could Be Grim News for Human Workers

Sheelah Kolhatkar on whether the technology in Amazon���s new automated grocery store, Amazon Go, in Seattle, could eventually eliminate millions of retail jobs.

Donald Trump���s Brain Is a Catch-22

Jeannie Suk Gersen writes that if Donald Trump is mentally unfit to hold the office of President, then legally he may be incapable of criminal intent.

Trump���s Unorthodox New Legal Strategy to Kill DACA

Jonathan Blitzer reports on the Trump Administration���s new strategy of legal action and aggressive ICE enforcement to end DACA.

The Government Shutdown Shows That Real Deals Are All But Dead in Washington

Susan B. Glasser writes about the supposed grand bargain to end the government shutdown, and about why Congress and the White House can no longer make deals.

America���s Farmers Are in Crisis, and They���re Looking to Donald Trump for Relief

J. R. Sullivan discusses the crisis in American farming, particularly among smaller operations, and how the 2018 farm bill, soon to be negotiated by Congress, will affect the agriculture industry.

Fault Lines at the National Women���s March, in Las Vegas

Amanda Fortini on the political divides exposed by the 2018 national Women���s March, in Las Vegas.

How Gang Victims Are Labelled as Gang Suspects

Jonathan Blitzer follows up on his piece in the January 1, 2018, issue of the magazine, on ICE���s crackdown on suspected MS-13 gang members and associates in Long Island.

Did Schumer Cave on the Shutdown?

Benjamin Wallace-Wells on Senator Chuck Schumer���s meeting with President Trump on Friday and the Democrats��� decision to agree to end the government shutdown.